Program Requirements

TO APPLY

PLEASE NOTE: The Deadline for Applications
into ERAS is DECEMBER 15, 2014.

Minimum Criteria for Consideration for Interview. We
only accept applications through ERAS. We do not preview
applications online or before the interview season. We do
not participate in a pre-match. We offer J-1 Visas only;
eligibility for this type of Visa is required. We do not offer
Observerships or Externships.

MINIMUM CRITERIA

Graduation from Medical School

Medical School Accredited (LCME or ECFMG)

ECFMG Certification for International Grads (Must have a currently
valid certificate from the ECFMG prior to appointment) OR have a full
and unrestricted license to practice in a US licensing
jurisdiction

Graduation no longer than 4 years prior to start of residency
OR Current enrollment or recent completion of an international
Family Medicine or GP residency that includes rotations in family
medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics, OR Current
enrollment in an ACGME or AOA accredited residency program.

AND

We allow one failure on USMLE Step 1 and no failures on USMLE Step
2 (CK) and an average score greater than 205.

Passed USMLE Step 2 CS without failure prior to appointment.

If taken, passed USMLE Step 3, without failure

USMLE Transcript

CV

Must have at least two clinical rotations in the US with LOR from
both rotations.

At least two LOR

Completed Personal Statement

Medical School Transcript

Appropriate work status (or eligibility) through USCIS (INS)

We are participating in the Electronic Residency Application Service
(ERAS) and will only accept applications through that service.
The ERAS website lists twelve steps which could serve as a guideline
throughout your application process. Once we have received your
complete application, we will consider all information provided in our
review process.

THE INTERVIEW

We will interview from late October through mid January on Mondays
and Fridays. We offer lodging for one night. Virtual FMIG
offers great advice on the residency interview experience.